asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he proposes to seek further legislative provision in the light of recent research on the potential health effects of the operation of photocopying machines.

No. I am advised by the chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that the available scientific evidence with regard to the health effects of the operation of photocopying machines does not justify the introduction of legislative provision beyond that already existing in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. However, the matter will be kept under continuing review by the Health and Safety Executive.